THE PROBLEM CAMIN SOLVESDISRUPTION FROM THE EMERGING HIGH-TECH SECTOR
A gulf in communication exists between the worlds of cutting-edge technology research and industry. This means
rapidly emerging innovative technologies are able to disrupt the fundamental growth and revenue models of
established industrial sectors, challenging their ability to adapt. Understanding the evolutionary path of nascent
technology is crucial to making decisions regarding the viability and prudence of potential transactions, capital
expenditures, and asset investment strategies. The comprehensive technological expertise provided by CamIn
allows for timely acquisitions and the implementation of relevant technological breakthroughs to maximise
investment returns.
WHAT CAMIN DOESACADEMIC EXPERTISE FOR TAILORED HIGH-TECH CONSULTANCY
CamIn provides high-tech consultancy to help our clients adapt to emerging technology trends, making
technological innovation less disruptive and more profitable. CamIn prepares industries for the introduction of
emerging technologies and enables our clients to remain technologically competitive. CamIn also works with
financial institutions during technology transactions and as a technology plug-in for strategic advisory, mergers and
acquisitions.
WHO DRIVES CAMINGLOBAL NETWORK OF WORLD-CLASS EXPERTS
CamIn is based in the heart of Cambridge, UK, and benefits from being embedded within the highly educated and
innovative environment of Britain’s intellectual Golden Triangle, comprised of Cambridge, Oxford, and London.
CamIn sources its diverse technical expertise directly from its global network of experts, all of whom work in world-
class institutes and universities. Since CamIn has direct access to the latest emerging technology research and the
ability to build specialist teams tailored to our clients’ specific needs, we are able to deliver consultancy of the
highest quality. Our clients, with this expertise behind them, have dramatically improved their ability to integrate
new technologies into their businesses and stay sustainably profitable.
TRANSFORMING HIGH-TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES WITH
THE CAMIN ADVANTAGE
ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE IN HIGH-TECH FIELDS, RANGING
FROM ADVANCED MATERIALS TO GENE EDITING
CamIn is able to hand-pick the best scientific experts from world-class
institutions and provide rigorous quality control, ensuring our clients receive
in-depth explanations of the technology related to their inquiries. CamIn has
streamlined the contracting process with elite universities, assuring timely
project execution.
ACCESS TO CUTTING EDGE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL SETS FOR
OPTIMISED PROJECT EXECUTION
CamIn’s experts push scientific frontiers on a daily basis. They are fully
informed on state-of-the-art scientific advances in their fields, providing
prompt and top quality advice, which in turn helps clients maximise their
productivity and competitive edge. Our experts are active researchers who
are immersed in the world of scientific advancement.
ASSEMBLY AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF EXPERT
RESEARCHERS, TAILORED FOR OUR CLIENTS’ SPECIFIC NEEDS
Teams of experts are assembled based on their complementary skills and
understandings of the client’s case. CamIn can recruit the scientific and
market experts needed to provide clients with an assessment of a given
challenge from multiple expert perspectives. Located in the UK’s intellectual
Golden Triangle, a centre of excellence for research and business strategy,
CamIn is able to employ world-class associates for project execution.
WORLD-CLASS EXPERT NETWORK
THE EXPERT NETWORKACCESS TO 10,000s OF RESEARCHERS AT THE WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITIES
CamIn ensures that clients’ required technical expertise is sourced from researchers at top universities with world-
class R&D backgrounds. With access to tens of thousands of researchers, CamIn is able to match our clients’
specific needs with the right experts’ abilities. Our researchers regularly publish their work in renowned, peer-
reviewed scientific journals. They are highly knowledgeable about the ever-shifting technological terrain of their
fields, and they are active in shaping the future of their fields.
Our Technical Experts have doctorates or other advanced degrees, and are
currently working as researchers at world-renowned universities. They conduct
research on a daily basis, where they work to solve challenging scientific
problems. They can offer a comprehensive understanding of major
developments and emerging trends in their fields, as they are very
knowledgeable about the latest scientific advances.
Our Field Experts have doctorates, have worked at a range of research facilities
and currently lead research groups at world-renowned universities. They have a
deep understanding of different aspects of their fields. They present their
research at major conferences, engage in scientific debates and frequently
communicate with researchers and group leaders in related fields.
OUR SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY DUE DILIGENCEProvide detailed technology insights
Implement new technologies to innovate existing product lines
Assess technology portfolios, including risk mitigation and diversification
MATCHING TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES WITH
MARKET DEMANDSIdentify new applications for existing technologies
Develop commercialisation strategies
Identify appropriate licensing partners
SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE SEARCHProvide tailored reviews and forecasts of technological fields (roadmapping)
Conduct prior art searches
Identify top experts in specific technological fields
EXPERT ENGAGEMENTProvide expert witness services
Conduct headhunting
Establish academic partnerships
OPERATING CLIENT SECTORS AND
CONSULTINGSTRATEGY // ADVISORY // INNOVATION // DUE DILIGENCE // MERGERS & ACQUISITION // TRANSACTIONS //
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
CamIn acts as a knowledge plug-in for firms who want to expand their consulting practices into emerging
technology. Our experts come from a broad range of high-tech fields, from nanosensors to supercapacitors to
tissue engineering. We can recruit world-class scientists to provide expert support on both long and short-term
projects within clients’ strategy, advisory, innovation, M&A and transaction divisions. Access to such expertise
allows clients to offer state-of-the-art consultancy on the newest high-tech trends, and increase the speed and
decrease the cost of project execution.
FINANCEINVESTMENT BANK // PRIVATE EQUITY // HEDGE FUND // VENTURE CAPITAL
CamIn serves as a technology due diligence and value creation partner for clients in private equity, investment
banking, asset management, hedge funds and venture capital firms. In order to reduce risk in long-term
investments through due diligence (either during M&A or investment management), CamIn identifies emerging
technological advances that disrupt established sectors, and provides targeted risk management strategies.
LAWINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY // DISPUTE LITIGATION
CamIn supports legal clients in conducting in-depth prior art searches, collating high-value technological insights
and recruiting world-class expert witnesses for technology dispute litigation. Assessing patent claims can require
high-level technical expertise, especially with regard to specific technical elements. CamIn selectively recruits
high-tech experts to assist our legal clients in intellectual property strategy development and the resolution of
technology dispute litigation.
INDUSTRYAEROSPACE // AGRICULTURE // AUTOMOTIVE // CHEMICALS & MATERIALS // COMPUTING // CONSUMER
PRODUCTS // ELECTRONICS // ENERGY // MANUFACTURING // MEDICAL DEVICES // MINING & METALS // OIL
& GAS // PHARMACEUTICALS
CamIn supports industrial clients in technology innovation, strategy and value chain optimisation, all the way from
R&D through product development and manufacturing. CamIn identifies new technologies and applications for
portfolio diversification, and recommends design modifications to existing products. This allows our clients to stay
competitive and helps them expand into new markets. To promote clients’ long-term competitiveness, our experts
can establish new academic partnerships for R&D purposes.
OUR SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS
1. INITIAL ENGAGEMENTA client contacts CamIn with a question to answer or a problem to solve (e.g. a prior art search has to be conducted
for litigation or a consulting client requires additional expertise in a technology field). CamIn’s Client Engagement
Managers and Associates determine: what expertise is needed; project scope; and the time that will be required to
address the challenge. They then design a service plan for the client accordingly.
2. FINDING THE RIGHT EXPERTSCamIn identifies experts from top universities that are best suited to address the client’s needs. CamIn does not
hold a database of experts, as academia is a very dynamic field. Instead, CamIn uses carefully developed internal
procedures to hand-pick individuals for a particular project. Academia is a complex environment, and recruiting the
correct team of experts requires strict adherence to both institutional and legal requirements. Each contracted
researcher undergoes a thorough internal quality assessment before being presented to the client.
3. PROVIDING THE SOLUTION
EXPERT NETWORK SOLUTION (DIRECT CLIENT-EXPERT
ENGAGEMENT)Ideal for when the client only requires brief advice on one or more
short/specific questions
CamIn experts are briefed on the client’s question and then prepare a
comprehensive answer. The client can receive the answer directly from the
expert via phone, in a one-on-one meeting, or in a workshop. During the client-
to-expert interaction, the client is welcome to ask any questions related to
those submitted in advance to the expert. Post-consultation research can be
conducted if additional questions arise during the consultation.
CONSULTANCY SOLUTION (INDIRECT CLIENT-EXPERT
ENGAGEMENT)Ideal for when the client requires a written assessment regarding a given
inquiry
CamIn assembles a team of experts who assess the client’s case and
requirements. Depending on the client’s needs, CamIn can answer a set of
questions in a concise CamIn Insight Report, or provide a highly detailed,
comprehensive Consultancy Report. The teams are selected based on their
complementary skill sets, so the experts can assess a complex problem from
different perspectives. In both instances, the report is reviewed by an
additional field expert to ensure the highest quality for our clients.
TECH INCUBATION SOLUTION (LONG-TERM CLIENT-EXPERT
ENGAGEMENT)Ideal for when the client requires ongoing advice
Throughout the technology incubation process, CamIn is able to provide a team
of experts to overcome the particular challenges that arise during
commercialisation. CamIn’s involvement can vary from provision of reports to
hands-on involvement in the process.
OUR HIGH-TECH EXPERTISE WITHIN VARIOUS EXAMPLE INDUSTRIES
OPERATING INDUSTRIES &
AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTActive Window Display
Active Health Monitoring
Airless Tires
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Clean Diesel Engines
Electric Vehicles
Flying Car
Low-Cost Carbon Fibre
Maglev Train
Magnesium-Enriched Alloys
Self-Driving Cars
etc.
FOOD & AGRICULTURECrop & Food Protection
Food Preservation
Genetically Modified Food
Livestock Biometrics
Air, Soil and Water Sensing
Vertical Farming
In-vitro Meat
Agricultural Robots & Drones
Synthetic Biology
Precision Micropesticides
etc.
SEMICONDUCTORSAdvanced Inorganic Transistor
Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor
Infrared Detector
Inorganic & Organic Light Emitting Diode
Magnetic Random Access Memory
Memristor
Millimetre Wave Circuits
Organic Transistor
Phase-Change Memory
Photonics
Racetrack Memory
Spintronics
Semiconductors Laser
Supercapacitor
etc.
FUTURE COMPUTINGAdvanced 4G & 5G communications
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Quantum Computing
Quantum Cryptography
Supercomputing
Low-power Processing
etc.
MANUFACTURING3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
Claytronics
High-Precision Processes
High-Speed Production
Low-Cost Materials & Equipment
Molecular Assembly
Nanoscale Lithography
Nanoscale-Electrodeposition
Printed & Flexible Device
Process Optimisation
etc.
PHARMA. & MEDICAL DEVICESArtificial Organs
Bionic Prosthetics
Body Implants & Transplants
Cryonics
Full Genome Sequencing
Genetic Engineering
In-vitro Body Sensors
Personalised Nanomedicines
Regenerative Medicine
Robotic Surgery
Stem Cell Treatment
Tissue engineering & manufacturing
Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines
etc.
CHEMICALS & MATERIALSAdditives & Modifiers
Aerogels
Carbon Nanotubes
Conductive Polymers
Fire-Retardant Concrete
Graphene
High-Strength Thermoplastics
High-Temperature Superconductivity
Hydrophobic coatings
Industrial Biotechnology
Industrial & Packaging Films
Metamaterials
Metal Foams
Multi-function structures
Programmable matter
Quantum Dots
Renewable Polymers
Specialised Ceramics & Composites
Thermoset Elastomers
etc.
ENERGY & RENEWABLESArtificial Photosynthesis
Biofuels & Biomass
Concentrated Solar Power
Electric Double-Layer Capacitor
Fuel Cells
Geothermal Energy
Grid Storage
Hydrogen Storage
Hydroelectricity
Lithium-based batteries
Molten salt reactor
Nantenna
Nanoparticle batteries
Next-generation HVAC
Nuclear Fusion
Optimised Wind Turbine
Silicon-Air Batteries
Thorium Fuel
Wave & Tidal Power
Wireless Energy Transfer
etc.
AEROSPACE & AERONAUTICSAdditive Layer Fuselage
Electromagnetic Shielding
Flexible Wings
High-Performance Ceramics
Integrated Robotic Production
Ion Thruster
Lightweight Composites
Microwave Curing
Reusable Launch System
Solar Sail
Supersonic Speed
etc.
ADVANCED ELECTRONICS3D Displays
Electronic Textiles
Flexible & Printed Electronics
High-Density Data Storage
Low-Cost Biosensors
Multi-detection Radiation sensor
Nanosensor
RFID
RF Power Electronics
Single Molecule Chemical Sensor
OLED Displays
etc.
DIVERSE
NANOPARTICLE CANCER THERAPYCamIn was selected to work with a unique nanoparticle-based cancer therapy.
• Deep-level patent research into the technology’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Identified ways to boost end-user engagement and market pull.
• Researched the market extensively to identify the client’s optimum place in the cancer therapeutics industry.
OUTCOME: As a result of our input, the client was able to shift focus towards markets where they had a unique
competitive edge.
FOILING THE FORGERSProvide insight into the security features behind a major banknote manufacturer.
• In-depth analysis of existing technologies.
• Identified the potential for the application of emerging technology.
• Balanced the client’s technological specifications with commercial viability.
OUTCOME: The development of unique optical security features and micro-fabrication techniques suitable for
high volume production.
TELECOMS: BOOM OR BUST?Our technology and market analysts provided a bespoke report to aid in the potential acquisition of a telecom-
company by an external investor.
• Focused our research on the most relevant market segments.
• Identified key opportunities in both established and emerging markets.
• Analysed upcoming wired and wireless communication technologies.
OUTCOME: Our analysis and consultation allowed the client to pinpoint both opportunities and threats to the
acquisition at hand.
DEVELOPING THE NEXT CHINA?CamIn’s analysts and partners provided strategic advice on the development of a high-tech electronics cluster
in India.
• Focused on the assessment of three core technologies: photovoltaics, solid state lighting and plastic
electronics.
• Looked at the growth opportunities and risks involved in placing a stake in each technology.
• Assessed the general environment for electronics manufacturing in India.
OUTCOME: We allowed the client to identify entry points into the most promising areas of interest and how best
to capitalise on these emerging technologies.
ENERGY DEVICE FOR HIGH-POWER APPLICATIONSWe assessed the feasibility of a supercapacitor design for high-power applications and enhanced the design
further to improve performance with a more realistic approach.
• Assessed the initial design to confirm viability of design fabrication and operation.
• Refined the design from engineering to applied physics.
• Outlines research and development costs for prototype stage.
OUTCOME: Our consultants not only provided an objective review of the supercapacitor design, but also refined
the design to be a viable candidate for prototyping.
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